New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Kenner on Monday, officials said. Galette's cousin, Terrance Banks, was also arrested on a domestic violence charge in the incident.

According to the Kenner Police Department, officers were called to a domestic disturbance at Galette's home in the 4400 block of Rue De La Harbor. Galette was taken into custody at the scene and later charged with simple battery/domestic violence. The charge is a misdemeanor.

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Police said the victim was a 22-year-old woman, who told investigators that she lives with Galette in Kenner. Police said she had visible injuries -- bleeding from her ear and scratches on the right side of her face. The victim said she is not Galette's girlfriend, but more of a live-in assistant. However, Galette and Banks said she is a dancer and was asked to leave the home, but refused. Galette and Banks then tried to physically remove the woman from the home, officials said.

Galette claims the woman grabbed a knife, and he then began recording the incident on his cell phone. Police are conducting a search of the phone to find the recording.

The New Orleans Saints issued a small statement about the arrest on Monday.

"We are aware and still collecting information through our security department," said Saints vice president Greg Bensel.

Galette could face a six-game suspension based on the NFL's enhanced policy.